PCOS & low BM supply

So while in the hospital the LC told me I might not produce enough milk due to my pcos. I am currently pumping because when I was BF (breastfeed, or boyfriend) my LO (little one) was getting tired and not getting enough milk. Now I pump. I get 2oz every 4hours. And supplement as well. I’m just so TIRED of pumping. I’m wondering if what I’m giving him of BM is that beneficial and keep going until he’s 6 months or if I should just stop pumping completely?

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I'm in the exact same boat. I only pump like every 5 to 6 hours which gives me anywhere from 3 to 4 oz. I'm taking meds which is the only reason I even get that much. I've decided on the 28th which is my 6 week appointment I will stop pumping. Bc as she is getting bigger it will be harder to supply enough to feed her.

Babies that drink breast milk never need more than 4 ounces even as they grow. Don't quit just yet! If you're going to be exclusively pumping, you need to be on the pump every 2 hours to grow your supply.

Babies that drink breast milk never need more than 4 ounces even as they grow...

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02/14/2018

Babies that drink breast milk never need more than 4 ounces even as they grow. Don't quit just yet! If you're going to be exclusively pumping, you need to be on the pump every 2 hours to grow your supply.

I did try pumping every 2 hours for a few days but sometimes I would produce less. I found out that I produce more the longer I wait to pump. Which is weird because I know the more I pump the more I should make. But not in my case

I did try pumping every 2 hours for a few days but sometimes I would produce ...

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02/14/2018

I did try pumping every 2 hours for a few days but sometimes I would produce less. I found out that I produce more the longer I wait to pump. Which is weird because I know the more I pump the more I should make. But not in my case

There's a support group on Facebook for exclusively pumping moms! Maybe they can help.

This was my issue too. I had no idea having pcos was a problem until reading up on it. No wonder my baby was so fussy while BF! Plus, I only had one working nipple due to inverted nipple. Of course the inverted side produces more than the good side. I was able to breastfeed for 2 1/2 weeks. I then started supplementing realizing i was not making enough. I just decided to just use formula because it was too depressing and stressing me out for me to make so little. Plus, as my hormones started kicking in I was making even less. LO (little one) is very happy on formula and less gassy which is great! Im happy he got at least some breast milk in the beginning of his life.

I did try pumping every 2 hours for a few days but sometimes I would produce ...

Posted
02/14/2018

I did try pumping every 2 hours for a few days but sometimes I would produce less. I found out that I produce more the longer I wait to pump. Which is weird because I know the more I pump the more I should make. But not in my case

I have pcos and have been able to exclusively breastfeed for a few months before needing to switch to formula. This time around I exclusively pump due to latch issues. I pump every 2-3 hrs. It took a couple of days of doing that to produce enough. If I slack one day my supply suffers the next day. There are supplements you can take to help. They are made specifically for PCOS. They are by Euphoric Herbals. Goodluck!

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